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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (foreground, 2nd from L) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

King Willem-Alexander (2nd from L) of the Netherlands, Emperor Naruhito of Japan (3rd from L), Empress Masako and Queen Maxima greet a guest at a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) of Japan shakes hands with a guest at a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Empress Masako. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) of Japan and Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands toast alongside Empress Masako (R) and Queen Maxima during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) of Japan and Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands toast alongside Empress Masako (R) and Queen Maxima during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (R) of Japan attend a state banquet alongside King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (R) of Japan attend a state banquet alongside King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a Group of Seven summit welcome ceremony in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako walk with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (front, L) and Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako walk with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (front, L) and Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako walk with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (front, L) and Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from R) and U.S. President Donald Trump (3rd from R) attend a working session at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from R, front) and U.S. President Donald Trump (3rd from R, front) attend a working session at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L, front) and other leaders attend a working session at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L, front) and other leaders attend a working session at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L, front) and other leaders attend a working session at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Petar Musa (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the team's second goal in the first half of a World Cup Group L football match against England at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Martin Baturina (2nd from R) runs after scoring in the first half of a World Cup Group L football match against England at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (2nd from R) celebrates with teammates after scoring his second goal with a header in the first half of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot in the first half of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Joao Neves (2nd from L) scores the opening goal with a header in the first half of a World Cup Group K football match against Congo DR at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

U.S. President Donald Trump (2nd from L) arrives at the venue of a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (far L) and her daughter Princess Kako (2nd from L) meet Kyrgyz women with hearing impediments at Tsukuba University of Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture on June 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (far L) and her daughter Princess Kako (2nd from L) meet Kyrgyz women with hearing impediments at Tsukuba University of Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture on June 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (far L) and her daughter Princess Kako (2nd from L) meet Kyrgyz women with hearing impediments at Tsukuba University of Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture on June 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Virgil van Dijk (2nd from R) of the Netherlands scores the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026. ==Kyodo

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Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from L) and her British counterpart Keir Starmer (2nd from L) attend a business roundtable meeting in Downing Street in London on June 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Koki Ogawa (R) celebrates after Daichi Kamada (2nd from R) scores the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Japan-Britain summit

Japan-Britain summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) holds talks with her British counterpart Keir Starmer in London on June 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Britain

Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Britain

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) arrives at Stansted Airport near London on June 13, 2026. Takaichi will visit Italy as well as Britain before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Giovanni Reyna (2nd from L) of the United States scores the team's fourth goal during the second half of a World Cup Group D football match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Giovanni Reyna (2nd from L) of the United States scores the team's fourth during the second half of a World Cup Group D football match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Folarin Balogun (2nd from L) of the United States reacts after scoring the team's third goal during the first half of a World Cup Group D football match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Jovo Lukic (2nd from R) of Bosnia and Herzegovina reacts after scoring the opening goal with a header in the first half of a World Cup Group B football match against Canada at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 12, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Jovo Lukic (2nd from R) of Bosnia and Herzegovina reacts after scoring the opening goal with a header in the first half of a World Cup Group B football match against Canada at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 12, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers Yoshinofuji (2nd from L) and Hakunofuji pose during a visit to Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain football club's home stadium in Paris, on June 11, 2026. They will participate in a June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico forward Raul Jimenez (2nd from R) hugs goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico forward Raul Jimenez (2nd from R) practices with teammates in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of their World Cup opener against South Africa.

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Japan, Laos summit talks

Japan, Laos summit talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) holds talks with Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (2nd from L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 10, 2026. The leaders agreed to advance cooperation aimed at strengthening regional energy and resource security as well as supply-chain resilience.

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Japan-Malaysia summit

Japan-Malaysia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) holds talks with her Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim (2nd from L) at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 10, 2026.

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Japan-Mongolia foreign ministerial talks

Japan-Mongolia foreign ministerial talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (back, far R) holds talks with his Mongolian counterpart Batmunkh Battsetseg (front, 2nd from L) at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on June 9, 2026.

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Football: Japan team trains for World Cup

Football: Japan team trains for World Cup

Japan men's football team member Wataru Endo (2nd from R) and teammates train at the team's World Cup base camp site in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L) addresses a government meeting on the promotion of child-related measures at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 9, 2026.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

William Lee (2nd from L) from Hong Kong, who currently lives in Japan, speaks during a memorial event in Tokyo on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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Oil tanker via Hormuz arrives in Japan, 2nd since Iran war began

Oil tanker via Hormuz arrives in Japan, 2nd since Iran war began

Photo taken on June 3, 2026, shows the Eneos Endeavor, an oil tanker operated by Eneos Corp., arriving at the oil distributor's Kiire crude oil reserve terminal in Kagoshima, southwestern Japan. It is the second oil tanker to arrive in Japan via the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war erupted in late February.

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